Experimental Methods in Characterization of Nanosystems

Abstract

Although the present book is dedicated to the electrochemical preparation methods of nanostructures, it has to be recognized that even average-level publications use a handful of auxiliary methods for characterizing the samples synthesized essentially by any prepareation route. Therefore, a wide general knowledge of sample characterization methods is one of the essential qualifications of a successful materials scientist. While no in-depth insight can be offered in an introductory chapter for all possibly necessary characterization methods, this part yields a unique overview which may serve as the first step of the self-orientation of the reader.